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Maitreya

Pronunciation: /mʌɪˈtreɪjə/

Buddhism
Definition of Maitreya
  • the Buddha who will appear in the future.

Origin:

Sanskrit, from mitra 'friend or friendship'

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Definition of Maitreya in the US English dictionary

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